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The NEOM International Airport Project has officially awarded its multi-year PMC contract to AECOM. The global infrastructure consulting firm will provide project management consultancy (PMC) services. This will involve testing, commissioning, as well as operational readiness and transition (ORAT) for the airport.
The NEOM International Airport Project’s location is within the north-western region of Saudi Arabia. Currently, it boasts well over 1500 full-time employees, that consist of about 65 nationalities, working on the project. Additionally, it is supplemented by numerous business partners, worldwide.
An Overview Of The NEOM International Airport Project
Back in January 2019, the airport received 130 Saudi passengers, who were employees in NEOM. Thereafter, the airport got its first flight, a Saudi aircraft from Riyadh, in June, 2019 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) classified the airport as a commercial hub. Quite impressively, it serves as a logistic location as it links three countries, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it features as the first airport in the region to make use of the 5G wireless network service.
The project’s scope of work includes upgrading existing structure airfield lighting as well as a maintenance building. Alongside, drainage infrastructure, a security and command center in addition to security systems for the Airfield and Terminal. While commenting on the project, AECOM’s President said the project strives to transform travel between NEOM and the world. Lara Poloni further added that the project management experts will help in ensuring its successful and timely, delivery. As it stands, development works on the giga-project are in the building phase. Furthermore, the first destination, Sindalah, is due to open its doors in 2024. The CEO of NEO Airports revealed that the implementation of next-gen features and technologies will be across all NEOM airports. John Seldem also noted that the contract is a testament to their leadership position in the region. In addition to their continuous commitment to not just the project but the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. |
